Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Average rent in
Philadelphia, PA

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Philadelphia, PA is $1,635. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,635

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

4,732

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Philadelphia, PA is $1,635. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
40%
37%
13%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Philadelphia, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Philadelphia, PA have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Philadelphia, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Philadelphia, PA is $1,595. A 1-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia, PA costs about $1,425 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,723. Houses for rent in Philadelphia, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,438

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,705

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,875

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

5%

Studio

$1,198

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,198

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,438

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,705

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Philadelphia, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Philadelphia, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ardmore, PA.

Philadelphia

Median rent price$1,635
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,262
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Philadelphia, PA is 28% lower than the median rent in Ardmore, PA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Ardmore

$2,262

increased by2%

Last year

Audubon

$1,750

increased by15%

Last year

Camden

$1,695

increased by4%

Last year

Cherry Hill

$2,400

increased by7%

Last year

Collingswood

$2,425

decreased by1%

Last year

Conshohocken

$2,700

increased by6%

Last year

Gloucester City

$1,750

decreased by6%

Last year

Haddonfield

$1,900

decreased by20%

Last year

Jenkintown

$1,795

decreased by1%

Last year

Pennsauken Township

$1,700

increased by10%

Last year

Upper Darby

$1,275

decreased by2%

Last year

Willow Grove

$1,875

decreased by7%

Last year

Cost of living in
Philadelphia, PA

The overall cost of living in Philadelphia, PA is 3% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% higher

Groceries

4% higher

Health

4% lower

Housing

1% lower

Transportation

5% higher

Utilities

6% higher

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